VOYAGER 2 - SPACECRAFT SHROUD IS MATED WITH TITAN CENTAUR LAUNCH VEHICLE

[KSC-77P-0209]

  • Photo Number: KSC-77P-0209

  • Release Date: 05-Aug-1977

  • Keywords: VOYAGER 2 SPACECRAFT,SPACE PROBES,MATING,ATLAS CENTAUR LAUNCH VEHICLE,SERVICE STRUCTURE,LAUNCH COMPLEX 41
    • Description: The enshrouded Voyager spacecraft to be launched on a mission to the outer planets no earlier than August 20 was mated with Titan/Centaur-7 at Launch Complex 41 today. The 1,800-pound spacecraft is to conduct an extensive survey of Jupiter, Saturn, and perhaps, Uranus, on a mission which will carry it into galactic space. A sister spacecraft is scheduled for launch on a similar journey no earlier than September 1.

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